Welcome to the Sustainability and Responsibility Network’s Sparkle afternoon and holiday party

Two white birds walking side by side in dry grass.
Bulletin 21.11.2024

Invitation to all university University members! Join the Sustainability and Responsibility Network meeting on Thursday 28.11.2024 at 3:30-5:30 PM. During the first hour, we will hear about inspiring sustainability and responsibility actions taken by university members during 2024 with Sparkle funding. During the meeting, you will also get an update on current sustainability issues at the University.  

The second hour will be reserved for a relaxed holiday party, sustainability discussions and a celebration of Sparkles. Vegan cocktail bites and non-alcoholic sparkling wine will be served.  

Register soon to secure your place at the last sustainability and sustainability network’s event of the year. See you there! 

Event Agenda

3:30 – 3:45 PM Opening of the event and current sustainability and responsibility issues at the University 

3:45 – 4:35 PM Sparkles 

  • Lauri Jäntti - Space for growth 
  • Anne Duploy - Viikki Campus Biodiversity 
  • Kaisa Kurki - Animated video on Ethical Guidelines for responsible academic relationship 
  • David Israel - Campus Forest Garden 
  • Sonja Amadae - Food Futures Sustainable Dining 
  • Mikael Kivelä - Student-oriented practices in support of inclusion and career paths in university studies 

4:35–5:30 PM Holiday party and Sparkle celebration 

Register for the event with Lyyti-form.  

 Join the meeting

Time: Thursday, 28 November, 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM 

Place: Think Lounge, Think Corner 2. floor, Yliopistonkatu 4 

For whom: University of Helsinki Staff, Students, and Alumni  

Language: The common language of the event will be English. You can participate in the discussion in Finnish, Swedish or English.   

Accessibility: The accessible entrance is located at the corner of Fabianinkatu and Yliopistonkatu. There are no thresholds in the Think Corner, and there is a lift between floors. Accessible toilets are located on floors K1 and 2.